Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-13700K
69.4Single-core79.1
61.5Multi-core76.9
58.1Gaming65
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K14 spec wins — Intel Core i7-13700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-13700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 74.6 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+15) and Single-core (+10). Intel Core i7-12700K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-12700K
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-13700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 79 vs 69
- Stronger Multi-core score: 77 vs 62
- Stronger gaming score: 65 vs 58
- 100% higher Efficiency cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher L2 cache: 24 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2022 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 253 W+33% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 16+33% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Threads | 20 | 24+20% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+6% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 24 MB+100% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 30 MB+20% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,600 MHz+7% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500 | 2,850+14% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300 | 18,200+27% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950 | 2,100+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400 | 30,300+35% |
| PassMark | 34,500 | 46,500+35% |
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